What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Alnwick?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Alnwick is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Alnwick?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Alnwick is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Retail Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Alnwick?

The distance between Reading and Alnwick is 346 miles. The road distance is 314 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Alnwick without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Alnwick?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Reading to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Alnwick bus from?

Reading to Alnwick bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Reading to Alnwick is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Alnwick bus arrive?

Reading to Alnwick bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Alnwick is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Reading to Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Reading to Alnwick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Alnwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
4h 42m
£82–189
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 38m
£58–233
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Retail Parkbus 591
11h 14m
£80–113
Drive 312.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Alnwickcar 312.2 mi
5h 28m
£77–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
5h 42m
£104–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
11h 14m
£63–101
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
5h 22m
£113–256
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
5h 48m
£134–338
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
5h 40m
£126–349
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus
6h 11m
£72–223
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouthtrain
6h 8m
£99–258

Reading to Alnwick by bus

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11h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Alnwick, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Alnwick via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Retail Park via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 14m.

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